Partial lockdown in Bhatkal lifted; commercial activities set to resume
Bhatkal: Following the instruction from Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa to District Administrations across the state of not extending lockdown in any part, Uttara Kannada District Administration on Wednesday lifted the partial lockdown in Bhatkal.
Earlier last week, the administration had imposed partial lockdown in the town in the wake of increasing COVID-19 cases in the region. The lockdown had restricted commercial activities in the town and only shop, enteritis of essential goods and services were allowed to operate from 7 am and 2 pm.
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“The restrictions imposed after 2 pm in Bhatkal, Jali and Heble GP areas is being withdrawn effective from today. At the same time, it is expected that people and shop owners practice all precautions like social distancing and practice of wearing mask to fight against COVID-19” Bhatkal Assistant Commissioner, Bharat said.
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He also warned violators of the guideline of “Stringent action”.
Adding further he also clarified according to the guidelines of Central Government, night curfew from 8 pm to 5 am will be in place till July 31.
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Over 10 feared dead in blast at firecrackers manufacturing unit in TN
Virudhunagar (PTI): More than 10 workers were feared dead following a blast in a firecrackers manufacturing unit near here and some others were severely injured, police said.
The blast occurred when about 30 workers were engaged in routine manufacturing related processes at the firecrackers unit at Kattanarpatti near here, they said adding portions of the building too collapsed under the impact.
